2005 Buick Rainier vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2005 Buick Rainier and 2005 Porsche Boxster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 742 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2005 Buick Rainier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Buick Rainier (374 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rainier | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Rainier | Boxster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 53 L |